Chicken Quesadillas

Healthy, low-fat, simple to prepare and a fun one for the kids to enjoy, this chicken quesadilla recipe makes a brilliant midweek meal staple

How to make a chicken quesadilla

We all want a super-quick, healthy and filling meal that's easy to prepare when we get home from work. And if the kids enjoy it - bonus! Try our simple chicken quesadilla dish for a meal that's ready in 15 minutes flat. You can bulk out the meal with a little chopped avocado with lemon juice, salt and a sprinkling of fresh coriander. and a dollop of sour cream on the side.

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Ingredients

1 small chicken fillet, cut into strips

Pinch of ground cumin

1⁄2tsp paprika

1⁄2tsp garlic powder

1 spray cooking oil

1tbsp refried beans

1 flour tortilla

2tbsp tomato salsa

30g reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Method

1. In a bowl, add chicken, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. Season with black pepper and toss chicken to coat.2. Spray a nonstick pan with oil and cook chicken over a medium-high heat until cooked through, turning once or twice only.

3. Heat refried beans for two minutes in microwave, then spread over tortilla. Top with chicken, salsa and cheese and roll or fold tortilla.

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